BRITS face Christmas getaway fears as flights are getting cancelled and suspended at UK airports over freezing temperatures.
Passengers have been issued amber warnings with heavy snow and freezing circumstances plunging to a harsh minus 11C.
Temperatures plunging beneath freezing precipitated journey chaos throughout UK airports at the moment.
Travellers have had their Christmas getaway ruined after flights had been cancelled and delayed at Stansted Airport.
The transport hub stated it was compelled to alter flights schedules resulting from chilly climate circumstances.
Flight operations are at the moment suspended resulting from heavier than forecast snow.
The Essex airport stated: “Chilly climate circumstances are impacting a few of our airways, inflicting some delays or cancellations. In consequence, our terminal is busier than common.
“In case you are resulting from journey this night or tomorrow morning, please verify along with your airline for up-to-date flight info and permit additional time to your journey to the airport.”
In the meantime, these travelling from Bristol Airport had their flights delayed.
Many customers took to X, previously referred to as Twitter, to complain.
One man blasted: “Shock – it is freezing and the wings of the airplane might have de-icing!!
“I do know @BristolAirport let’s have ONE de-icing truck working. Sat for an hour on EasyJet flight to Amsterdam that ought to have departed at 18:25!
“I’ve acquired an thought – verify the climate report and get organised!”
One other passenger added: “@BristolAirport are you able to assist get the EZY2875 to Porto please???, we’ve got solely been sat on the airplane for two and half hours!
Bristol Airport has since apologised to affected passengers.
A spokesperson stated: “Sorry to listen to of the delay that was skilled.
“As a result of chilly temperatures, de-icing if required simply earlier than take off. The groups on the bottom are working laborious to realize this.”
Flights had been additionally suspended at Glasgow Airport after heavy snow swept the area this morning.
Not less than two flights sure for Glasgow had been diverted to Prestwick and Edinburgh airports.
A spokesperson earlier stated: “Flight operations are at the moment suspended resulting from heavier than forecast snow.
“Our winter groups have been working by way of the evening and we hope to renew operations as quickly as potential.
“Please verify along with your airline for additional flight updates.”
The airport is now “absolutely operational” as soon as once more – with passengers nonetheless urged to verify particulars with operators.
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Beneath UK regulation, airways have to offer compensation in case your flight arrives at its vacation spot greater than three hours late.
If you happen to’re flying to or from the UK, your airline should allow you to select a refund or another flight.
It is possible for you to to get your cash again for the a part of your ticket that you have not used but.
So in case you booked a return flight and the outbound leg is cancelled, you may get the total value of the return ticket refunded.
But when travelling is crucial, then your airline has to seek out you another flight. This might even be with one other airline.
